Adrianne Calvo

Adrianne Calvo has become a world-renowned chef because of her talent and experience, acquired throughout her incredible career in the culinary world. Born in Chicago, and a proud daughter of Cuban parents, Adrienne continues to achieve many of her dreams, after opening her first restaurant ‘Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar’ at the young age of 22.

Becoming one of the hottest spots to visit in Miami, her restaurant was described as a “must-go” restaurant by the Experts Choice Awards.

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For me, the most essential ingredient in my industry is the unwavering passion for sharing. If you want to see me happy and excited, get me talking about drool-worthy dishes and the places that inspired them.

Apart from being a successful chef, Adrienne is known as a smart businesswoman in the culinary industry. She is also the author already has six cooking books and has shown her talent in front of the camera, making her own Youtube series ‘Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne,’ achieving an Emmy nomination.

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Adrienne started a successful career back in 2002, when she began her journey at the University of Johnson & Wales. A year later the chef was already an important team member of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, where she worked with Chef Patrick Lassaque.

Apart from this, she has decided to dedicate her career to help others, as she went on to create the Make it Count foundation, honoring the life of her sister, Jennifer.

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